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Trump administration suspends USDA grants for College of Menominee Nation in Wisconsin

31 March 2025 at 21:24

In the wake of sweeping federal funding cuts by the Trump Administration in recent weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture grants that fund tribal colleges and universities in Wisconsin and beyond have vanished.

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Evers urges Duffy to address uncertainty over federal funding, approvals for projects

20 March 2025 at 19:13

Gov. Tony Evers is urging Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to address uncertainty or potential delays for Wisconsin road and bridge projects that receive federal funding or approval.

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Chippewa leader gives State of the Tribes address at Wisconsin Capitol

18 March 2025 at 22:13

Thomas Fowler, tribal chair of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, gave the annual State of the Tribes address on Tuesday at the state Capitol.

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Wisconsin tribes urge support for bills, including tribal regalia in school ceremonies

13 March 2025 at 10:00

Wisconsin tribes and GOP lawmakers urged a state Senate committee to support passage of bills that largely expand tribal representation or rights in schools,. They include allowing students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies.

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DOGE terminates leases for federal offices in Wisconsin

4 March 2025 at 10:52

The Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk is terminating leases for at least 16 federal offices in Wisconsin, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Ashland.

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Lac du Flambeau tribe says it won’t block disputed roads or issue tickets for trespassing

27 February 2025 at 11:00

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said it won’t block access to roads or ticket nontribal residents for trespassing on tribal lands in a longstanding dispute with the town of Lac du Flambeau.

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